B. Eugene Parker

Barron Associates, Inc. engages in the provision of research and development services. The firm’s services include control system design, diagnostics and prognostics, human interface solutions, modeling and simulation, prototype device and application development, signal/data processing and analysis, video game therapy and wearable sensors for physiologic monitoring. It offers solutions for the measurement, modeling, prediction, and control of systems in applications from aerospace to healthcare. The company was founded by Roger L. Barron in 1983, and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sigma XI is a scientific research honor society that supports students and researchers, connects the public with science, and advances the research enterprise. The society is based in Durham, NC, and the CEO is Jamie L. Vernon. The society awards grants to students, hosts conferences, and offers programs such as science cafes and lectureships. Sigma XI also partners with other organizations to promote science communication and diversity in STEM fields.